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help identify this dead snake

dav7id3 May 10, 2006 03:57 PM

My cat happened to kill this snake in my front yard today and I am wondering what kind it was, as I am not really familiar with wild snakes in this area at all.

Replies (4)

dav7id3 May 10, 2006 04:03 PM

n/p

cousinmike May 10, 2006 04:55 PM

That is a black phase eastern hognose snake (heterodon platirhinos). They feign death when attacked or otherwise molested; are you sure it's really dead? LOL. They are common in Georgia, less so in neighboring Alabama;he did'nt get up and crawl away a few minutes later, did he? Hope this helps.
Mike Collalto

Greg Longhurst May 10, 2006 05:02 PM

Mike nailed it. The snake does not look dead to me, either.

~~Greg~~

dav7id3 May 10, 2006 05:11 PM

Thanks a lot guys. and the snake is dead now I'm pretty sure, but it was half dead when I took that picture, should have mentioned that I guess.

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